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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Mateus Bouquet

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor

Junior Mateus Bouquet is extremely excited to get started in his first year with the Pitch as a Sports Editor. Along with writing for the pitch, Mateus is a huge football fan and his weekly mood is based on how the Commanders played.

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LIVE: Softball takes on Damascus HS

LIVE: Softball takes on Damascus HS

Mateus Bouquet and Seyun Park
April 20, 2024
LIVE: Baseball takes on Walt Whitman HS

LIVE: Baseball takes on Walt Whitman HS

Mateus Bouquet and Joshua Singer
April 16, 2024
Junior defenseman John Jernell presses up on the incoming Quince Orchard attackman. The Cats fell 7-10 on home turf, and play Rockville tonight. (Courtesy John Jernell)

Boys lacrosse bests B-CC, tumble against QO

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Junior attacker Ryan Gardner assesses the field before making an offensive push towards the net.

Boys’ lacrosse week in review

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Team captain and starting pitcher Sami Rosenberg lifts the region champion plaque over her head as teammates celebrate. WJ softball won its region in 2023, a feat the team hopes to repeat this year.

Spring Sports Previews

Seyun Park, Anna Zucconi, Joshua Singer, Lily Tapparo, Hillevi Schine, Mateus Bouquet, Jeremy Silberglied, Elizabeth Finn, Cecilia Saltzman, Michelle Kim and Mackenzie Norris
March 20, 2024
Senior Guard Tyrese Rucker sinks a three during the Wildcats first-half dominance. Despite the strong first half, the teams season ended with a 48-53 loss.

Cats stunned by Bulldogs in first round of playoffs

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
Senior Guard Isaiah Nickelson shoots the game-sealing free throw in the Wildcats win over Whitman.

Boys’ basketball slips past Whitman

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
The All-Star game will be played in Indianapolis on Feb.18. WIth the three-point contest starting at 8. p.m.

NBA, WNBA stars face off in 3-point contest

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
Cats basketball held off in frustrating loss

Cats basketball held off in frustrating loss

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
February 2, 2024

Pitch Picks: Super Bowl LVIII Predictions

Lily Tapparo, Joshua Singer, Audrey Ring, Mateus Bouquet, Mackenzie Norris, Anna Zucconi and Elizabeth Finn
February 2, 2024
Wildcat players huddle up before their matchup.

Wildcats fall to Churchill, Paint Branch

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Wildcats claw past Northwood in bounce-back win

Wildcats claw past Northwood in bounce-back win

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Senior guard Tyrese Rucker throws down the transition dunk. The Cats propelled past the Hornets 71-50 in their fourth quarter surge.

Boys’ basketball pulls past Damascus in home-opening victory

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
Winter sports previews

Winter sports previews

Jeremy Silberglied, Anna Zucconi, Mackenzie Norris, Peter Kahrl, Mateus Bouquet and Lily Tapparo
December 5, 2023
Senior linebacker Dylan Minnick tackles junior Blair wide receiver Jay Mendoza in the second round of the MPSSAA playoffs. With the Wildcats win over the Blazers, the Cats advanced to the schools first-ever state quarterfinal.

Wildcats down Blazers, look to biggest football game in school history

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Senior Pierce Goodenow rushes past the High Point defense. The Wildcats defeated the Eagles 61-12 on Friday, Nov. 3.

Photo gallery: Wildcats take down High Point in first round of playoffs

Ely Snow, Joshua Singer and Mateus Bouquet
November 10, 2023
Senior Nick Zampardi dives in an attempt to block the game-winning field goal from Bulldogs kicker Nasim Elkhassem, who joined the team less than a month before the game.

Football falls to Churchill in heartbreaking fashion

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
November 3, 2023
Senior receiver Daniel Kenvo suits up for their face-off against the Vikings. After eight season games, the Wildcats prepare for their toughest matchup against the Churchill Bulldogs.

Previewing Wildcats, Bulldogs matchup

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
For All The Dogs is Drakes eighth studio album. Following its release, Drake announced that he would be taking a break from his music career in order to focus on his health.

Drake’s “For All The Dogs” album review

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
Junior John Jernell and sophomore running back Dylan Byrd celebrate scoring a touchdown against the Blair Blazers. Byrd has been a key player for the Wildcats offense this season.

Wildcats bolt past Blazers in Homecoming win

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd attempts an end zone catch. Byrd rushed for 173 yards with one touchdown against Paint Branch.

Wildcats fight off Panthers, Patriots in striking triumphs

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Senior defensive back Nick Zampardi makes an impressive play on the ball forcing a breakup on second down. Zampardi will look to extend his great start to the year against Paint Branch Thursday.

Wildcats hammer Vikings in blowout victory

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
The Wildcats make a statement entrance as they prepare to take on Richard Montgomery. WJ would go on to win the game 53-22 and improve to 2-0 on the season.

Photo gallery: Wildcats shoot down Rockets in delayed home opener

Ely Snow, Mateus Bouquet and Nick Opipari
September 14, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Byrd maneuvers past defenders to get the Wildcats inside the 5 yard-line. Byrd is looking to build on his impressive freshman season and has been off to a hot start so far.

Football squeezes out close win over B-CC

Mateus Bouquet, Print Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
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